Contact Information

Administrative Office

331-3144

Innovation Central HS

819-6851

Room 125

Union HS

819-3843

Room 129

Mr. Brandsen

brandsjo@gvsu.edu

331-3423

Ms. Peterson

peterbon@gvsu.edu

331-6865

Mrs. Chappell

chappelm@gvsu.edu

331-6862

Ms. Tellez

telleze@gvsu.edu

589-1313

If you prefer to communicate in

Spanish, please call Ms. Tellez. If the

call goes to voicemail, leave a

message and she will return your

call.

March 2017

TRIO UPWARD BOUND NEWSLETTER

College of Education

Grand Valley State University

Inside this Edition…

Scholarship Opportunity

Cesar E. Chavez March

Fundraising Opportunities

Student Spotlight

MICAPP SLS

Summer Program 2017

Looking Forward

“I Matter" Scholarship

The VILLA "I Matter" Scholarship will provide tuition assistance to graduating seniors enrolling in an accredited undergraduate program in the fall. The recipients of this scholarship are selected based on the applicant's demonstrated academic achievement, community service involvement, verbal communication skills, resume, and reference letter. Eligibility:

- Must be a high school senior - Carrying a minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of application - Accepted to and enrolling full-time in an accredited U.S. undergraduate program for fall Http://www.RuVilla.com/scholarships

After—School Tutoring Sessions:

Union High: Every Monday and Wednesday from

2:20 pm —4:00 pm in Room 129

Innovation Central High: Every Tuesday and Thursday from

2:20 pm—4:00 pm in Room 125

Student Spotlight

Congratulations to Jessenia Chavez & Luiza

Diaz-Rodas; both were MICAPP Endowment

Scholarship winners! Each received $500.00

to be applied to the college of their choice.

The students submitted essays describing

obstacles they have overcome in their life

along with a nomination letter and high

school transcript for the application process.

Jessenia & Luiza will receive their awards at

the Student Leadership Conference from

February 24-26 in Grand Rapids, MI!

Important Fundraising Reminders:

Students interested in participating in the summer cultural trip to New York are expected to raise $350.00. At least

$175.00 must be raised from fundraising. The remaining $175.00 may be covered by a student/family payment.

Students are encouraged to fundraise the entire $350.00. All money is property of the GVSU travel fund and is

non-refundable.

March Community Service Event

Thursday, March 16, 2017

11:00 am—12:30 pm

Celebrate and honor the legacy of Latino civil rights activist, César E. Chávez.

GRPS will provide transportation to and from the event. UB staff will meet

students at the Cook Library Center. Students will be provided lunch following the

march. After lunch students will return to school for the remainder of the day.

CESAR E. CHAVEZ MARCH

Fundraising Opportunities

Sub sales were a success again in February! Many students participated and

raised funds for the summer cultural trip. This month we have added two

new candy boxes! Our first candy box is a variety pack of M&M products and

our second candy box is a variety of Skittles and Starbursts. Pick up a box in

your Upward Bound classroom to begin selling!

Tentative Summer Program Dates:

June 15—July 12

The Upward Bound staff is looking forward to the Summer Program and

already planning fun activities for students! We will be partnering with the Grand Rapids

Public Museum, the DJ Angus Research Vessel, and more to ensure students have a great

experience.

Summer Cultural Trip to N.Y.C.: July 14—July 18

We value your opinion! Do you have any specific cultural activities you’d like

…………….to do in New York? Share your ideas with us by calling the office, talking

…………....with Mr. Brandsen/Mrs. Chappell at school, or leaving a message on our

Facebook page.

MICAPP Student Leadership Conference:

SUMMER PROGRAM 2017:

Congratulations to Arlaina Cruz-Rivera, Julio Garcia, Alexis

Robles, and Murtaza Mohammed-Ali for scoring into the top

10 applicants for the MICAPP scholarships. The MICAPP Student Leadership conference

took place February 24—26. 15 students will be represented Upward Bound and

participated in workshops, social activities and the scholarship banquet.

Looking Forward... April 1st, 2017 —> Grand Rapids Community Foundation Scholarship application DUE

April 3-7, 2017 —> Spring Break!

April 19, 2017 —> “Immigration Simulation”

Lead by Kelsey Herbert, a guest speaker from the Office of Social Justice; the simulation will take place

from 3:30-5pm in Room 303C DeVos on GVSU’s Pew Campus.

April 22, 2017 —> Baxter Fix-Up Day

Fix Up Day at Baxter is when all friends of Baxter come together to clean, repair, build, paint and “spruce

up” the building and surrounding areas. Watch for a permission slip with more details and information in

early April!

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West Michigan

College Fair

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For your information. . .

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March 2017